Alright all you goal setters, let's talk! We started a brand new year full of hope, excitement, and the belief that we can! We sprinted through January like an over eager marathoner and now it's February 1st and you're probably in one of three groups: Those who are crushing their goals, those who are maintaining, and those who have dropped out of the race. I get … [Read more...]

If I were to ask how you felt the state of the world was going, what would your answer be? It's easy to say things aren't well. You can quickly point to any number of news stories, Facebook posts, or Twitter wars to validate your response. You could probably point to a lot of people's faces and say - look at her and tell me the world is a happy place! Sorry ma'am, it's probably … [Read more...]

I love the first day of a new year! It's the turning of a page, a chance to start new, leaving behind the old and starting fresh. January 1st is the opportunity to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and give fresh energy to you life. I love the clean feeling that a new year can bring. Can you tell that I love January 1st?
Some of you are right there with me. If so, you … [Read more...]

Christmas has different meanings for different people and it can be celebrated in a variety of ways. One of my favorite parts about the holidays though, are the traditions. There's something about repeating an activity, an event, or a behavior that creates meaning and nostalgia. And many times traditions don't happen intentionally, they just begin to happen, and year after year … [Read more...]

UPDATE! This giveaway is now closed and the winner was announced on Instagram!
Guess what? I have done your Christmas shopping for you this year! That's right - I partnered with some of my favorite people and one lucky person will win my Holiday Giveaway full of amazing gifts! You can mark a few people off your list or you might want to keep some of it for yourself. Don't … [Read more...]